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mech75 · 04-09-2008, 12:26 AM

I know helmet head has been discussed, how nasty does the helmet liner get using hair gel? And how often (if ever for some of ya) can you wash that thing before it gets too messed up?

**reiobard** · 04-09-2008, 04:22 AM

you can clean it as often as you want as long as you do it properly, Use COLD water or you will melt the glue.

Bren · 04-09-2008, 06:46 AM

What kind of helmet liner are you talking about; a separate piece of cloth like these: Helmet liners or the paddings inside the helmet?

If you mean the paddings then I'd suggest you get yourself a Buff or a balaclava that kind. It can be washed after every use and it will dry quite fast. (And even faster with a little help from a hair dryer.)

jamesfz6 · 04-09-2008, 01:56 PM

I shave my head so i dont have to worry.....

**Nelly** · 04-09-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesfz6

I shave my head so i dont have to worry.....

Plus 1 mate

fudge_FZ6 · 04-09-2008, 05:26 PM

If you always use hair gel and put on a helmet you really should think about getting a helmet with a removable liner like a scorpion exo400 they cost >150$ American. check out the review on them at helmetharbour.com

trailblazer87 · 04-09-2008, 06:50 PM

Yeah, I'm down with the shaved heads

As for cleaning, there are some spray on in helmet liner fresheners you can try. I have used some and it seems to take the funk out at least. Even with a closely cropped hair do, you still sweat and it can make your helmet smell awful after a while.

mech75 · 04-10-2008, 12:21 AM

got a scorpion exo700, so hopefully that'll work. soon as I get married I'm shavin the dome again

Whitey Dodge · 04-11-2008, 11:29 AM

I have never washed the helmet liner.

msalannaz · 04-11-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mech75

I know helmet head has been discussed, how nasty does the helmet liner get using hair gel? And how often (if ever for some of ya) can you wash that thing before it gets too messed up?

If you want to know how to wash something, ask a woman for goodness sake...especially when it comes to hair care. My helmet is an HJC and the liner snaps in and out, I don't know what yours does, but it should be similar. Mine gets more makeup/blush on it than hair products. Take out the padding and wash in lukewarm water with a shot of dish soap. Wash it well and then put in a warm dry place to continue drying it. Try this...switch to a silicone based gel when you ride and you may like it and switch all together? When it dries it does not transfer like other gels do.

Good luck!

Alanna

04-09-2008, 12:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
mech75 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aurora, Illinois Bike: '76 CB500T Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0 Member #574	OCD issues and hair I know helmet head has been discussed, how nasty does the helmet liner get using hair gel? And how often (if ever for some of ya) can you wash that thing before it gets too messed up? __________________ "You know what they make you do in County? Toss the salad."

04-09-2008, 04:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,409 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	Re: OCD issues and hair you can clean it as often as you want as long as you do it properly, Use COLD water or you will melt the glue.

04-09-2008, 06:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bren Silent moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Helsinki, Finland Bike: Blue FZ6-S '05 Posts: 255 Rep Power: 9 Member #37	Re: OCD issues and hair What kind of helmet liner are you talking about; a separate piece of cloth like these: Helmet liners or the paddings inside the helmet? If you mean the paddings then I'd suggest you get yourself a Buff or a balaclava that kind. It can be washed after every use and it will dry quite fast. (And even faster with a little help from a hair dryer.) __________________

04-09-2008, 01:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
jamesfz6 FZ6+ME=Ladies man Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, Tx Bike: 07' Red FZ6 Posts: 765 Rep Power: 14 Member #264	Re: OCD issues and hair I shave my head so i dont have to worry.....

04-09-2008, 05:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
fudge_FZ6 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dartmouth NS Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 65 Rep Power: 4 Member #1584	Re: OCD issues and hair If you always use hair gel and put on a helmet you really should think about getting a helmet with a removable liner like a scorpion exo400 they cost >150$ American. check out the review on them at helmetharbour.com

04-09-2008, 06:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
trailblazer87 Curve Hound Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madera, CA Bike: 2006 FZ-6 RED! Posts: 414 Rep Power: 21 Member #403	Re: OCD issues and hair Yeah, I'm down with the shaved heads As for cleaning, there are some spray on in helmet liner fresheners you can try. I have used some and it seems to take the funk out at least. Even with a closely cropped hair do, you still sweat and it can make your helmet smell awful after a while. __________________ If you catch me smoking, put me out

04-10-2008, 12:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
mech75 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Aurora, Illinois Bike: '76 CB500T Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0 Member #574	Re: OCD issues and hair got a scorpion exo700, so hopefully that'll work. soon as I get married I'm shavin the dome again __________________ "You know what they make you do in County? Toss the salad."

04-11-2008, 11:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Whitey Dodge Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbia S.C. Bike: 04 FZ6 05 S2R Dark Posts: 80 Rep Power: 4 Member #1443	Re: OCD issues and hair I have never washed the helmet liner.

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